The AlchemyThomas Nelson, 2004 M08 30 - 272 páginas Each book in The Creoles Series revolves around one of four girls who become close friends while attending a convent school in New Orleans. The third book, The Alchemy focuses on Simone d'Or, a vivacious young woman hardened by high society life, and Colin Seymour, a talented young man from humble beginnings. As the famed singer and composer Lord Beaufort nurtures Colin's singing voice, Colin rises to stardom in the opera world. At first, Simone judges Colin as a man beneath her standing, but after hearing Colin at the opera, she finds herself captivated by his talent and passion. Meanwhile, Simone's brother places the family name in jeopardy by his gambling debt, and she must face the possibility of marrying Vernay, a rigid young man of equal status who is feared for his skill in dueling others to the death. |
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... hear his story.” “All right, I'll listen, but I'm telling you now I can't help him.” They moved over to the table where the young man was eating. He obviously was ravenously hungry, but both noticed that he had at least the rudiments of ...
... hear you sing, sir.” “Oh, I'm just a beginner, Monsieur.” “You had better watch out. This young fellow will put you out of business one day, Alex.” Chapelle laughed and shook his head. “That is always the way of it. I envy this young ...
... hear it's like no other city in the world.” “It can be a very rough place, sir. I'm afraid you won't find much polish here.” As they walked off the dock, Armand asked, “Who are those fellows over there? They're a rough-looking bunch ...
... hear of it.” “Well, I would be content with a little less success than that, but I am very interested in my protégé's doing well.” “He will be fantastic, I am sure. I have persuaded Dominic Elfonso to sing the leading role. You have ...
... hear you. Come now. We have the finest chefs in New Orleans, and you will taste Creole cooking.” The meal was indeed unusual. It consisted of shrimp Creole, a spicy dish that the marquis tasted for the first time. There was shrimp ...